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1930 - 2003
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1950
Orange's population: 10,027.
1952
Orange Unified School District is formed.
1954
Chapman College purchases old Orange Union High School campus three blocks from the Plaza on North Glassell and relocates to Orange.
1956
An average of 3,000 automobiles per hour pass through the Plaza during peak traffic time.
1957
Orange celebrates 69th year of incorporation.
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